The Christian Vegetarian Association (CVA)
Weekly Newsletter from Christian Vegetarian Association CVA - February 24, 2023
From Christian Vegetarian Association (CVA)
1. Activist Feedback
Rick Hershey writes:
Dianne and I handed out 2000 CVA booklets at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita for Winter Jam today. As usual, most of the booklets went to kids.
Upcoming Winter Jam events:
2/24 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center
2/25 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
2/26 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center
3/2 Springfield, MO Great Southern Bank Arena
3/3 Kansas City, MO T-Mobile Center
3/4 Oklahoma City, OK Paycom Center
3/5 Southaven, MS Landers Center
3/10 Birmingham, AL Legacy Arena
3/11 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena
3/12 Tupelo, MS Cadence Bank Arena
3/17 Raleigh, NC PNC Arena
3/18 Louisville, KY Freedom Hall
3/19 N. Little Rock, AR Simmons Bank Arena
3/23 Boise, ID ExtraMile Arena
3/24 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
3/25 Portland, OR Veterans Memorial Coliseum
3/26 Spokane, WA Spokane Arena
As Rick’s reports illustrate, these events are perfect for leafleting – young, enthusiastic people who are receptive to our message. If you volunteer, the CVA donates $25/hr to the veg. or animal advocacy group of your choice. To learn more, contact Lorena at lorenavalenziveg@gmail.com.
2. Looking for a Moral Compass: Inspiring Stories
As previously discussed, we need stories that can inspire and guide us.
Fortunately, virtually all religions feature stories that teach the
importance of compassion, mercy, and service to others. Even secular
thinkers have heroes who embraced these attributes.
For Christians, among the stories I find inspiring is Jesus’ evident
equanimity while suffering on the cross. He had taught nonviolence, gained a
following of people who would carry his message to future generations, and
dedicated his life to serving God. One of the lessons is that, however
difficult our lives might be, we may find meaning.
Then, we have the saints, such as Francis of Assisi, who had compassion for
everyone, including nonhumans. And, we have modern saints, such as the Rev.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Even though he was not perfect, he remains an
icon of resolve and courage.
We do not need to believe that cherished stories are historically accurate.
Rather, our shared stories affirm common values. People can disagree about
many things, and they can experience conflict as they compete for economic
or social prizes, but those who share reverence for stories are often
committed to each other.
Creative people, through literature, film, and other media, can generate
stories that inspire people. What should those stories teach? I will offer
thoughts on that next.
Stephen R. Kaufman, MD
3. From All-Creatures.Org Ministry
"We do not need to torment animals to study human illnesses, and in fact,
animal research will always be fundamentally flawed when applied to the
human system."
Read this and so much more in these editions. Our weekly newsletter contains
up-to-the-minute good news for animals, action alerts, vegan/animal rights
stories, poetry, and prose, thought provoking articles, vegan religion and
spirituality, recipes, events, and much more!
All-Creatures.org Newsletter, February 15, 2023
All-Creatures.org Newsletter, February 22, 2023
Do you have things that you would like to see included? Then send it to
veda@all-creatures.org.
Enjoy!
In the Love of the Lord,
Frank L Hoffman
All-Creatures.org
and
Kindness,
Tams Nicholson
Executive Directress
All-Creatures.org
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